My parakeet is pulling out her tail feathers. What's the cause?

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My parakeet is pulling out little feathers on her tail feathers, what could be the reasoning behind this? Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Female | unspayed

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

Chewing feathers can be caused by a number of reasons. Ava may be bored or stressed out, and thus chewing on feathers or overpreening. Adding in some extra toys or toys that can be chewed on may divert her attention there instead. Moving her to a calmer location in the house away from stressful pets and people can also help. Sometimes, parasites or skin issues can cause overpreening or feather chewing. Looking for signs of parasites such as flecks of "stuff" on the feather base along the skin, redness, itching, irritation etc can alert you to this. If you see discoloration, wounds or visible changes to the skin that can also indicate a skin issue which should be looked at or treated. If home changes and care don't help, it is always best to schedule a veterinary checkup to rule out more serious health issues, and have them treated.

My parakeet is pulling out her tail feathers. What's the cause?

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